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I know right. Dick is too suited for that guy. It should be his in canon name.

Nice to hear about the progress of my statue. C4? That didn’t even scratch me. Try harder young grasshopper.

Glad to hear I managed to get Tina's last name right.

Yeah, Tina’s great.

Her interactions with Rentaro are golden comedy.

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Originally Posted by blackwhite67

Thanks a lot for the summaries!

So we have Tina, mechanized soldier/cursed child hybrid, loli sniper extraordinaire; an important political meeting between Seitenshi and a fellow leader of another district, and Rentaro as her bodyguard.

Hmmm...

Is this going where I think its going?

Probably. This volume is pretty straight forward for the most part.

And now then volume 2 chapter 1 part 3.

Short part is short.

Next one is decently long though.

Not to mention Miori shows up. Should be amusing to see for you guys, although personally for me I'm getting a headache trying to figure out how to translate her unique way of speaking.

But latter parts are latter parts and current parts are current parts.

Enjoy!

Spoiler for volume 2 chapter 1 part 3:

Tina’s walking alone down a sidewalk by a highway.

Right now it’s clearly night, in other words it’s her time.

Every cell in her body awakened and her consciousness become painfully clear, the bodies full of energy right now.

Her phone begun ringing and she picked it up.

“Master?”

“Give me your daily report.”

The voice was blunt and lacking in personal feelings.

“I successfully infiltrated Tokyo. Currently I’m going back to the apartment and then I will go to the designated spot to pick up the supplies.”

“Anything unusual?”

“Encountered a bit of trouble but nothing big happened-”

Tina pressed down on her chest, closed her eyes and slowly said.

“-because a good hearted person helped me.”

However running contrary to her good news the opposite side responded with some anxiety.

“Didn’t I tell you to avoid contact. In order to prevent information leaks, you need to use a false name as much as possible.”

“………Yeah no problem.”

“Tina Sprout. Tell me again, what’s your mission?”

“Don’t worry master. I’ll be sure to kill Seitenshi.”

Tina returned to her apartment. Due to the nature of her mission she stayed at an abandoned building. She stared at herself in front of a mirror and blushed.

Did she seriously stand in front of that man with this attire? Given the proper cloths she can look pretty cute.

Regretful that she didn’t dress better and take a bath, she took off her pajamas and put on new cloths. She then placed a fancy headset into her ears and connected with her master once again.

She proceeded to a storage compartment. Entering a storage container, she is shocked at what she saw inside.

The area the size of six tatami mats are all filled with weapons. There are grenade launchers, silencers, and even an anti-tank rifle.

She put the anti-tank rifle inside her bag. However lifting it is difficult for her weak 10 year old body so she liberated her strength.

Her eyes glowed red as she effortlessly lifted the bag up and walked back to her apartment.

On her way back however a car stopped her and someone got out of the car and called out to her:

“Little girl, which house are you from? This isn’t good. Do you know what time it is? Where is your house?

As she covered her face to avoid the blinding light Tina discreetly reported to her master:

“Master, I’m sorry but I ran into complications. A police officer is questioning me.”

Poor Rentaro. Not only is Tendo Security constantly broke, but he has to deal with 10 year old girls telling him that they want to do this and that to him...in public.

Hang in there, Rentaro, you lucky bastard hardworking youth!

Rentaro is indeed a lucky bastard. Being constantly trolled by everyone is a small price to pay for having so many girls hang out with you.

Especially Miori. Dat grace. Dat kimono. Dat face.

To bad Rentaro doesn't appreciate her.

And speaking of Miori volume 2 chapter 1 part 4 is here.

Take note that Miori's unique way of speaking is hard to carry over to English. She adresses herself uniquely to show her noble status. In English the way she calls herself would be translated into "we", "our" etc.

This unfortunately doesn't mash well with english since when there's actually a need for plural words I'll found it hard to found a subsitute.

So I didn't bother to translate that over, and stuck with the common I, me etc.

Her way of speaking to Rentaro is also really affectionate so to show that I have her adressing Rentaro with a "-tan" which is basically "-chan" but not strictly for girls.

Just things to take note.

But enough of that.

Enjoy!

Spoiler for volume 2 chapter 1 part 4:

“This is brutal.”

Coming back from buying special sell items in the evening, Rentaro and Enju had encountered an unusual case.

A car had been slammed hard enough into the cement, to the point where it looked like Godzilla himself did it.

A large number of spectators had gathered and Rentaro went up to ask what happened. He/she (didn’t specify the gender) revealed that nobody knows what happened. Only that everyone is certain it’s the “Red Eyes”.

Much to Rentaro’s annoyance it being a “cursed children” is likely the correct assumption. Although it’s certainly possible for selective humans to accomplish such a feat, the possibility of one of those humans (members of the “new human creation plan”) is so low that one can ignore it entirely.

It’s further revealed to Rentaro that the police officer that got attacked didn’t die.

After the inquiry Rentaro went back to Enju whose clearly brooding.

“Enju, this has nothing to do with you. It’s something one of the other “children” did.”

Enju let out a bitter smile however it instantly transferred into a radiant smile.

“Rentaro is very kind. I have no problem right now.”

“Right then let’s go back.”

As they are going back they made small talk and Enju cheerfully informed Rentaro of the latest anime.

Rentaro shot Enju looks and wondered to himself if he should comfort her, or if he’s being to caring. Making up his mind he told Enju:

“Enju you don’t need to worry. You didn’t do it.”

“Hmm? What’s wrong Rentaro?”

“You didn’t do it.”

“You…..What do you mean? I feel your being weird now.”

Rentaro put his hand on her shoulder, and slowly said:

“Like I said, that thing, you didn’t do it.”

Enju’s face distorted, and she wiped her eyes with her sleeves.

“Rentaro is very amazing. Why do you know that I’m still brooding? Both Sumire and Kisara didn’t notice.

“Because it’s you.”

“Why can’t we all get along Rentaro?”

“Don’t know.”

Contrary to his appearance while comforting Enju, Rentaro held a pessimistic attitude to the future of the “cursed children”.

The resentment from the gastrea war 10 years ago still lingered. While it’s lessened compared to before once a “cursed children” committed a crime the hate will once again return stronger than before.

Kisara handed over a half priced meat. Even cheaper than the one Rentaro bought.

“Please make this into a hotpot…………I’m very hungry.”

She then promptly fell on top of the already fallen Miori.

Sick-one person, near death-one person. Both rushed into Rentaro’s home.

Rentaro’s face paled.

“Shit, this could turn bad.”

Enju on the other hand let out a dissatisfied expression.

“Another girl that I don’t know popped up! Rentaro, I require an explanation. Who’s that girl under Kisara?”

“Let’s not talk about this now, Enju, throw one of them out, I’ll pretend I didn’t see it.”

Enju let out a puzzled expression.

“Huh? What are you saying Rentaro?”

“Kisara-san and this person’s relationship is really, really terrible. If they’re in the same area, a violent chemical reaction will occur.”

Enju poked Miori with her chopsticks while questioning.

“So who exactly is this girl?”

Suddenly remembering that Enju and her never met before Rentaro answered:

“This person is called Miori, Shibi Miori. She’s the student council president in the high school I go to. She’s also the daughter of the president of Shibi Corporation, the corporation that provides weapons for us.

The saying “sitting on pins and needles” is made to describe the current situation Rentaro thought while covered in sweet.

The instance Rentaro had feed her the cold medicine and the nutrient solution Miori had recovered. Like nothing had happened to her leading Rentaro to suspect that she used this as an excuse to visit him.

She had a beauty that’s similar to Kisara but their attitudes and temperaments had a decisive difference.

Kisara to recovered and they were all currently sitting down eating the hotpot with Kisara and Enju sitting on one side and Miori and Rentaro sitting on the other. The atmosphere is tense.

“I’m really sorry to let the host take care of me like that, Satomi-tan”.

“There’s nothing to be sorry for.”

“There is-”

Kisara let out a displeased expression.

“-We all brought our own food. But that female snake demon dears to eat for free? So detestable. Quickly scram out!”

“Ara, if it isn’t Kisara-san. I can’t even see your face over your big chest.”

The chopsticks Kisara is holding snapped into pieces.

-Hey, those are my home’s chopsticks! Rentaro lamented but didn’t say out loud.

“Sorry, Satomi-san, can you grab me another pair of chopsticks.”

Kisara let out a sincere smile but her hands are still trembling from anger.

Rentaro took the broken chopsticks and handed her a new pair.

He looked at the broken pair and noted that they were fragmented into more than 20 pieces.

What kind of crazy strength did you need to do that?

Rentaro Satomi who beat the ultra-high ranking Kagetone-Kohina duo and killed the stage 5 Gastrea desperately wanted to get the hell away from here.

Kisara stared intently at Rentaro.

“What do you plan to do about the commission?”

“About that, as long as the president doesn’t oppose I will accept.”

“Ok, then send the necessary written materials over”.

Rentaro turned to Enju and told her to prepare for an escort mission and she happily said “OK”.

Miori noticed Enju and stared at her with interest.

“Enju-chan, I heard about you from Satomi-tan. You’re very cute. You know, Satomi-tan he always complains to me, that holding down the desire to take you for himself is very hard.”

“Is it like that Rentaro? Use me as a sex toy as you please!”

“I never said that! Miori, stop screwing around.”

Miori elegantly used her iron fan to cover her face as she laughed at her own joke.

“Enju-chan’s battle shoes, is designed by me based on the size given by Satomi-tan. How is it? What do you feel about it?

“Oh! You made it. Yeah, it’s a good thing.”

“Is it? Once your feet get to big feel free to tell me. Big sis will design a new one for you. Oh speaking of which, Satomi-tan’s varium bullets and his equipment’s are all provided by us.

“But, Rentaro can’t afford to pay so much.”

“It’s free.”

“Free?”

“Let me explain.”

Rentaro cut in.

“It may appear that the contract between Civil Security members and Weapon companies only benefit the Civil Security members but of course that’s not true. Business through trademarking powerful Civil Security duos gain publicity through them. While it’s true that government will control personal information once your IP raises to a certain point, as long as you don’t fear assassination or abduction, power duos can make advertisements about themselves to earn great wealth and promote the business of their choice. But weapon businesses won’t provide weapons to anyone, you must undergo rigorous review. A year ago Tendo Company which had no one to support it applied for review but……….”

Miori suddenly hugged Rentaro’s arm and breathed into his ear causing him to stiffen up.

“Let me tell you Enju-chan, the instant I say Satomi-tan I got a tingling shocking feeling. My intuition told me that “this person is special” so with some conditions we agreed to a contract.”

“Conditions, what do you mean?”

“There’s a lot; testing new products, starring in commercials, oh and going to high school to learn with me. All of it is stated in ink. Hehehe, Satomi-tan is equivalent to my private property.”

Originally Rentaro didn’t intend to attend school since for him who already has a job it’s a waste of time but due to her he got forced into it. It should be noted that on the school’s opening day due to Miori waving and ogling him his popularity with the guys hit rock bottom.

“Satomi-san, leave that woman’s side instantly.”

Kisara glared daggers at the two causing Rentaro to become self-conscious of their position.

“Oui, quickly move, Miori, I’m touching it, I’m touch it!”

“Eh~? Where are you touching? Can it be my chest? Of course, I deliberately leaned it on you. Because Rentaro-tan’s really in a sad position. Kisara’s dirty saggy breasts lacks chaste charm and touching Enju is a crime isn’t it? As~a~result…….”

Miori didn’t finish her sentence but instead looked at Rentaro while blushing.

“I say, Satomi-tan, do you found me cute?”

“Huh? Didn’t you once in the spring garden festival beauty pageant beat the second place to the point where she’s in tears? Do you even need to ask?”

“Oh, Satomi-tan. Shibi corporations recently created a Civil Security department, want to switch over from Tendo Company? If you switch over now, you can do whatever you want to the number 1 beauty in school.”

“N-No!”

Kisara hurriedly cut in.

“Satomi-san signed a contract with Tendo Company! Not you guys!”

“Then just breach the contract. Besides we can pay Rentaro-tan this much.”

Miori took out an abacus and calculated the amount. Then she showed it to Rentaro causing him to be shocked.

“This number. Are you joking?”

“Satomi-tan isn’t your ranking a thousand? That’s the price for it.”

“Is it?”

Rentaro looked at Kisara for confirmation only to see her unhappily stuffing herself with food. Looks like she started imposing the rule “no talking while eating” on herself.

“Hehe, that’s a good question. It’s true that Shibi and Tendo don’t get along, but me and Kisara aren’t at that mere level. Rather you can say that our DNA is built for us to be disgusted with each other.

“Flat chest.”

Kisara muttered to relieve her anger but Miori didn’t let that go.

“Kimono is suited for people with small chests. No one can gracefully look up to vulgar big chests. Don’t you know that, Kisara?”

Enju nodded in approval. It seems that she firmly fell under the small chest camp.

Kisara on the other hand, had a vein pop. Despite having no food she kept on moving her chopsticks mechanically up and down. Very scary.

“What’s this snow shadow (Kisara’s blade)………you want to suck the blood of the snake demon…………….what can I do with you…………………………….hahaha”.

Kisara started talking to her blade due to angry. She then turned to Rentaro who wanted nothing to do with this

“Satomi-san, this hotpot is good but lacks something. Yeah, it lacks Miori’s blood!”

“Hey”. Rentaro weakly muttered back as a form of disapproval but Kisara completely ignored him, she turned to Miori.

“Miori do you know what phlebotomy is? It’s said that once a patient releases a little blood it’ll help them a lot. Here, let me help you release that blood.”

Kisara pointed her blade at Miori.

“Everything above your neck is a burden.”

That isn’t phlebotomy.

Rentaro felt a distinct sense of annoyance. Precisely because he didn’t want to see this scene so he avoided putting them in the same room as much as possible.

Kisara who lost her language skills due to anger started using a breathing technique to calm herself, seeing this Miori gleefully stood up.

Rentaro distressingly recalled a saying. When an ostrich in a desert encounters it’s natural enemy they stick their head into the sand as a way to ignore it. Why can’t those two get on the same level as an ostrich.

As a way to escape from this dreadful reality Rentaro started stuffing himself with meat.

The two walked some distance away from the table and confronted each other.

“Miori, one day I’ll take advantage of borrowing money and then I’ll buy all your company’s stocks and I’ll run your company out of business! Then I’ll sell them all at when the stock market is hot, it’ll make you cry!”

“Get lost, Shibi Corporation is one of Tokyo’s biggest companies and is listed as one of the top 60 companies in the entire Japan. Buying it out is just looking for you own death. Besides what money would a runaway from the Tendo house be able to get? If you play nice I might take pity and give you some low value stocks.”

“I rather commit suicide then take low value stocks from you.”

“Looks like you don’t intend to give way?”

“I’ll give you a way to hell.”

Miori pulled of a pistol while positioning her fan in an offensive pose. It’s an entirely unique martial arts stance.

“So what if you’re Tendo arts or whatever, I’ll force this not even a hundred year old martial art to bow at Shibi arts feet.”

“You talk too much Miori. Save your bluster for hell.”

In this explosive atmosphere, Enju clutched her hand and excitedly cheered, “Careful Miori, if you let Kisara touch you your chest will be sucked away!”. Enju’s firmly sided with her small chest brethren.

The light bulb that was changed not long ago started flashing as if it anticipated their fight

“Shibi arts, hell’s butterfly”

“Tendo sword arts, 2 stroke slice.”

(Like usual, martial art technique names aren’t remotely correct)

Rentaro at that moment understood that the house’s deposit is gone. He couldn’t help but feel despair.

This part should be titled Diplomacy 101: What you don't do when you negotiate.

Or Negotiations: Rentaro Satomi style.

Enjoy!

Spoiler for volume 2 chapter 1 part 5:

Rentaro, Seitenshi and Enju arrived at the embassy.

An 86 storey tall building is the meeting place, as a side note it’s explained that buildings have progressively became taller and taller to accommodate for the small area size caused by the gastrea.

Rentaro and Seitenshi left Enju outside and went in.

As they went in Rentaro noted that Seitenshi’s dress which exposed her skin is very simulating (pervert Rentaro mode activate!). He guilty averted his eyes however and briskly questioned her:

“Do we have to leave Enju behind? Having her would be safer.”

“We can’t bring a kid to such a formal occasion.”

Rentaro sighed to himself at Seitenshi’s reply. They went in and Seitenshi asked the manager for a special key. Then they went to ride the elevator and Seitenshi inserted the key to a secret keyhole and they went to the usually forbidden top floor.

“………So do you really not know what Sougen Saitake want to talk about?”

“Yes, I have absolutely no clue. To be more exact-”

Seitenshi glanced at Rentaro.

“-I have never met with Sougen before.”

Hearing that Rentaro is surprised but mused to himself that it really isn’t all that shocking, since the founding of Tokyo there has been many changes to the ruler of Tokyo. The first generation who established Tokyo, the second generation who died in less than one year due to disease. Like that Seitenshi somehow became the ruler of Tokyo. With that in mind this girl could be considered a 1st grader in politics.

“Satomi-san, do you know President Sougen?”

“………Yeah, I guess you can say that. Once I was adopted by Tendo, Kikunojyo wanted to groom me into a politician so he brought to all kinds of political parties. I had contact with him on a couple of occasions. But that’s all a thing of the past.”

“If that’s the case I want to ask you, from your perspective want kind of person is President Sougen? Whenever I asked Kikunojyo-san regarding Sougen he would always be unhappy……..”

“Adolf Hitler.”

“What?”

Seitenshi let out a never before seen curious expression. She turned her body and gently rubbed her eyes.

“Sorry Satomi-san………..because of recent administrative work I’m a little tired. Can you say it again?”

“I’ll repeat then, he’s like Adolf Hitler.”

“You’re kidding right?”

“I’m being serious here. You know how Sougen had 17 assassination attempts by the citizens of Osaka right? Of course his heavy taxation will cause anyone to get mad. But he doesn’t take it seriously at all. Speaking of which, Seitenshi-sama, the rulers of Sapporo region and Sendai region, as well as Hakata region, all are the same type of person. They are all capable people who in the panic after the Gastrea War rebuild their respective regions in one generation. Have you ever heard the saying, “in times of crisis the old suddenly turn young”? In times of peace anyone can control Japan, but once a crisis comes, we need those old bastards that are accomplished and most importantly dangerous. Therefore in light of that every region’s ruler will honestly say with a straight face, “I’m actually the representative of Japan”, that kind of nonsense. And among them Sougen’s the most dangerous. You should be careful.”

(For those that don’t get the Hitler parallel Rentaro’s referring to how Hitler took over Germany as a dictator in the aftermath of WW2 and made it a military based country similar to how Sougen took over Osaka in the aftermath of the Gastrea War and how he intends to make Japan into a military based country (as you'll found out latter in this part). Ironically it should be noted that Kikunojyo who hates Sougen and vice versa also resembles Hitler but in a different way.)

“Understand, I understand. Thanks a lot for your advice. I’ll take heed of it.”

Seitenshi is somewhat overwhelmed by Rentaro’s sudden detailed exposition, but still nodded in understanding. She then shot Rentaro an uneasy look.

“Please don’t leave my side.” (Haha, this can so be taken out of context. Dat ship teasing)

“Yeah, yeah”.

Seitenshi then gave Rentaro a reprimanding look, and pointed at him.

“Also, I hope Satomi-san can hold his bad temper. If Satomi-san’s rudeness insulted Saitake-san and caused an interregional war, it’ll be terrible. Please don’t use rude sayings, like “stop blubbering”, and “stop screwing with me” these types of rude talk is simply unacceptable.

“Che, I can’t possibility say that.” (coughliescough)

They had then arrived at the top floor. It’s a reception room with Sougen already sitting down on a couch and his escort (bodyguard) standing next to him

Once the two came in Sougen stood up from the couch and greeted them.

“Nice to meet you, Seitenshi-sama.”

He noticed Rentaro nearby and his voice sunk.

“……..is that person by you the adopted son of Tendo?”

“Isn’t it about time you died already, old man.” (Haha, gotta love how Rentaro broke his agreement with Seitenshi the instant he greeted Sougen.)

“…………..A mere civil security guard should speak more carefully. Where do you think this is?”

Sougen’s powerful voice roared throughout the room causing Seitenshi to shiver. With a tall figure, sharp eyes, a large beard similar to a lion’s and an intimidating body full of energy, him being 65 years old didn’t show at all. He’s a fearsome foe that can rival Kikunojyo, a crafty politician that drowned his enemies in darkness.

“Rentaro, I heard news about you. You actually followed the encouragement of Tendo’s old mother fox and left Tendo………so very stupid. The you right now isn’t a Tendo politician, but a civil security guard that crawls on the ground like an earth worm. I’ll treat you in a manner befitting your status. Don’t forget your own position.”

“Old man, your blabbering is so annoying. Position? Family? If you can’t even ignore these inane status when negotiating then you should just fuck around in Osaka and never come out. Whether I’m part of the Tendo house or not I’m still me!”

Rentaro had walked up to confront him and their noses almost touched. It’s surprisingly Sougen who broke this tense atmosphere by laughing.

Rentaro passed this test.

Rentaro looked back to see Seitenshi clutching her dress and her usual pale skin looked even more pale.

Oui, calm down Seitenshi-sama that was just a test for us Rentaro thought but didn’t voice out loud.

Sougen in a more friendly tone asked.

“Is that woodwork craving Buddha doing ok?”

Woodwork craving Buddha referred to Kikunojyo. While he’s a politician he also is a professional woodwork artisan. At 62 his works were formally recognized as national treasures. However he had to take an apprentice as a result.

Rentaro touched on unpleasant memories and shook his head.

“He’s no longer carving, because a certain unruly apprentice run away.”

“Oh, are you regretting it?”

Rentaro glared at Sougen in response.

“Are you trying to found my faults? You know speaking less makes you look smarter.”

Seitenshi cut in.

“Satomi-san, Kikunojyo-san’s apprentice……….is you?

Seems like she only just heard that.

“So what?”

“No, never mind.”

Rentaro replied in anger and Seitenshi quickly gave up her inquiry.

After the pleasantries (lol) both leaders set down to negotiate with their escorts standing by their side.

Originally Rentaro thought it was to talk about politics but surprisingly Sougen addressed him.

“Rentaro, I heard when you defeated the level 5 you used the railgun and wrecked it beyond repair. Do you know how important that thing is?”

“What?”

“In the art of war there’s the element “clouds”, it means he who occupies the high ground wins. Soldiers that attack from the top of the hill will win. Aircraft dropping bombs will win. The army that spies on the enemy will win-then what’s next after that? The railgun you destroyed was originally meant to be installed onto the moon, a next generation superweapon that snipes gastrea from the moon. And yet you……..”

“Wait old man. Hypothetically if that railgun was installed on the moon. Will it really only be used on the gastrea?

“Idiot, of course that’s not possible. It’s exactly as you suspect. All of this is preparation for the next generation where we turn Japan into a superpower.”

“You intend to use violence to threaten other countries?”

Seitenshi couldn’t help but interrupt. Sougen sneered in response and exaggeratedly opened his arms.

“Seitenshi-sama, you’re to lacking in ideals. We have to consider the world after all the gastrea is eliminated. Japan should be the world’s biggest superpower and dominate the rest of the world. You should also be aware, 10 years ago all the world’s powers lost their functions as states due to the plunder and destruction of the gastrea. And 10 years later, the nation that recovers the fastest from that catastrophe gain the right to be called world leader. Japan should make that their goal. This is the correct ideology that takes into account the big picture! I’ll use all my power to eradicate those that oppose me, those that are useless, and those that don’t fit under my rule!”

Rentaro is speechless. This is pretty much a declaration of war to most of the world. It’s true that there are those that have the same ideals as this man but who dears to utter them? The only one with enough guts is this man.

If Rentaro had to point out all that’s screwed up with this man he wouldn’t know where to start.

In the first place the chances of defeating all the gastrea is not even a whole number. Despite that this man still wants to kill other humans?

If Sumire is here she’ll probably gleefully state, “humans are the kind of creatures that once tired of peace will seek war, and once tired of war will seek peace.”

“But you actually………….turned such an excessively big railgun into scrap metal. You trampled on my dreams. Not even a thousand deaths will make up for that.”

“Oh but I’m helping you do a test performance. You should thank me, besides the wreckage is still there, if you really want it feel free to recycle it.”

“Hmph, but I also have my tolerance. I can give you a chance for redemption.”

“Eh?”

“I heard you defeated IP ranking 134 combo. Rentaro, a weak region such as Tokyo will perish sooner or later. If you don’t want to be within the subjugated population 5 years latter then come to my side. Us two can take over other countries. Two people side by side paving the road to a new kingdom is worth seeing isn’t it?

“Are you kidding, fuck off back to your womb.”

“I won’t give up! I’ll collect worthy individuals and add them to my ranks! My will is the will of Japan. The will of Japan is my will!”

Seitenshi once again interrupted.

“President Sougen, can we enter into negotiations?”

Sougen lost his bluster and said, “Yeah we can start”.

Two hours later the first of informal talks is over.

The only thing that came out of the talks are that both sides understood, Seitenshi and Sougen are irreconcilable mortal enemies.

This part should be titled Diplomacy 101: What you don't do when you negotiate.

Or Negotiations: Rentaro Satomi style.

Enjoy!

Spoiler for volume 2 chapter 1 part 5:

Rentaro, Seitenshi and Enju arrived at the embassy.

An 86 storey tall building is the meeting place, as a side note it’s explained that buildings have progressively became taller and taller to accommodate for the small area size caused by the gastrea.

Rentaro and Seitenshi left Enju outside and went in.

As they went in Rentaro noted that Seitenshi’s dress which exposed her skin is very simulating (pervert Rentaro mode activate!). He guilty averted his eyes however and briskly questioned her:

“Do we have to leave Enju behind? Having her would be safer.”

“We can’t bring a kid to such a formal occasion.”

Rentaro sighed to himself at Seitenshi’s reply. They went in and Seitenshi asked the manager for a special key. Then they went to ride the elevator and Seitenshi inserted the key to a secret keyhole and they went to the usually forbidden top floor.

“………So do you really not know what Sougen Saitake want to talk about?”

“Yes, I have absolutely no clue. To be more exact-”

Seitenshi glanced at Rentaro.

“-I have never met with Sougen before.”

Hearing that Rentaro is surprised but mused to himself that it really isn’t all that shocking, since the founding of Tokyo there has been many changes to the ruler of Tokyo. The first generation who established Tokyo, the second generation who died in less than one year due to disease. Like that Seitenshi somehow became the ruler of Tokyo. With that in mind this girl could be considered a 1st grader in politics.

“Satomi-san, do you know President Sougen?”

“………Yeah, I guess you can say that. Once I was adopted by Tendo, Kikunojyo wanted to groom me into a politician so he brought to all kinds of political parties. I had contact with him on a couple of occasions. But that’s all a thing of the past.”

“If that’s the case I want to ask you, from your perspective want kind of person is President Sougen? Whenever I asked Kikunojyo-san regarding Sougen he would always be unhappy……..”

“Adolf Hitler.”

“What?”

Seitenshi let out a never before seen curious expression. She turned her body and gently rubbed her eyes.

“Sorry Satomi-san………..because of recent administrative work I’m a little tired. Can you say it again?”

“I’ll repeat then, he’s like Adolf Hitler.”

“You’re kidding right?”

“I’m being serious here. You know how Sougen had 17 assassination attempts by the citizens of Osaka right? Of course his heavy taxation will cause anyone to get mad. But he doesn’t take it seriously at all. Speaking of which, Seitenshi-sama, the rulers of Sapporo region and Sendai region, as well as Hakata region, all are the same type of person. They are all capable people who in the panic after the Gastrea War rebuild their respective regions in one generation. Have you ever heard the saying, “in times of crisis the old suddenly turn young”? In times of peace anyone can control Japan, but once a crisis comes, we need those old bastards that are accomplished and most importantly dangerous. Therefore in light of that every region’s ruler will honestly say with a straight face, “I’m actually the representative of Japan”, that kind of nonsense. And among them Sougen’s the most dangerous. You should be careful.”

(For those that don’t get the Hitler parallel Rentaro’s referring to how Hitler took over Germany as a dictator in the aftermath of WW2 and made it a military based country similar to how Sougen took over Osaka in the aftermath of the Gastrea War and how he intends to make Japan into a military based country (as you'll found out latter in this part). Ironically it should be noted that Kikunojyo who hates Sougen and vice versa also resembles Hitler but in a different way.)

“Understand, I understand. Thanks a lot for your advice. I’ll take heed of it.”

Seitenshi is somewhat overwhelmed by Rentaro’s sudden detailed exposition, but still nodded in understanding. She then shot Rentaro an uneasy look.

“Please don’t leave my side.” (Haha, this can so be taken out of context. Dat ship teasing)

“Yeah, yeah”.

Seitenshi then gave Rentaro a reprimanding look, and pointed at him.

“Also, I hope Satomi-san can hold his bad temper. If Satomi-san’s rudeness insulted Saitake-san and caused an interregional war, it’ll be terrible. Please don’t use rude sayings, like “stop blubbering”, and “stop screwing with me” these types of rude talk is simply unacceptable.

“Che, I can’t possibility say that.” (coughliescough)

They had then arrived at the top floor. It’s a reception room with Sougen already sitting down on a couch and his escort (bodyguard) standing next to him

Once the two came in Sougen stood up from the couch and greeted them.

“Nice to meet you, Seitenshi-sama.”

He noticed Rentaro nearby and his voice sunk.

“……..is that person by you the adopted son of Tendo?”

“Isn’t it about time you died already, old man.” (Haha, gotta love how Rentaro broke his agreement with Seitenshi the instant he greeted Sougen.)

“…………..A mere civil security guard should speak more carefully. Where do you think this is?”

Sougen’s powerful voice roared throughout the room causing Seitenshi to shiver. With a tall figure, sharp eyes, a large beard similar to a lion’s and an intimidating body full of energy, him being 65 years old didn’t show at all. He’s a fearsome foe that can rival Kikunojyo, a crafty politician that drowned his enemies in darkness.

“Rentaro, I heard news about you. You actually followed the encouragement of Tendo’s old mother fox and left Tendo………so very stupid. The you right now isn’t a Tendo politician, but a civil security guard that crawls on the ground like an earth worm. I’ll treat you in a manner befitting your status. Don’t forget your own position.”

“Old man, your blabbering is so annoying. Position? Family? If you can’t even ignore these inane status when negotiating then you should just fuck around in Osaka and never come out. Whether I’m part of the Tendo house or not I’m still me!”

Rentaro had walked up to confront him and their noses almost touched. It’s surprisingly Sougen who broke this tense atmosphere by laughing.

Rentaro passed this test.

Rentaro looked back to see Seitenshi clutching her dress and her usual pale skin looked even more pale.

Oui, calm down Seitenshi-sama that was just a test for us Rentaro thought but didn’t voice out loud.

Sougen in a more friendly tone asked.

“Is that woodwork craving Buddha doing ok?”

Woodwork craving Buddha referred to Kikunojyo. While he’s a politician he also is a professional woodwork artisan. At 62 his works were formally recognized as national treasures. However he had to take an apprentice as a result.

Rentaro touched on unpleasant memories and shook his head.

“He’s no longer carving, because a certain unruly apprentice run away.”

“Oh, are you regretting it?”

Rentaro glared at Sougen in response.

“Are you trying to found my faults? You know speaking less makes you look smarter.”

Seitenshi cut in.

“Satomi-san, Kikunojyo-san’s apprentice……….is you?

Seems like she only just heard that.

“So what?”

“No, never mind.”

Rentaro replied in anger and Seitenshi quickly gave up her inquiry.

After the pleasantries (lol) both leaders set down to negotiate with their escorts standing by their side.

Originally Rentaro thought it was to talk about politics but surprisingly Sougen addressed him.

“Rentaro, I heard when you defeated the level 5 you used the railgun and wrecked it beyond repair. Do you know how important that thing is?”

“What?”

“In the art of war there’s the element “clouds”, it means he who occupies the high ground wins. Soldiers that attack from the top of the hill will win. Aircraft dropping bombs will win. The army that spies on the enemy will win-then what’s next after that? The railgun you destroyed was originally meant to be installed onto the moon, a next generation superweapon that snipes gastrea from the moon. And yet you……..”

“Wait old man. Hypothetically if that railgun was installed on the moon. Will it really only be used on the gastrea?

“Idiot, of course that’s not possible. It’s exactly as you suspect. All of this is preparation for the next generation where we turn Japan into a superpower.”

“You intend to use violence to threaten other countries?”

Seitenshi couldn’t help but interrupt. Sougen sneered in response and exaggeratedly opened his arms.

“Seitenshi-sama, you’re to lacking in ideals. We have to consider the world after all the gastrea is eliminated. Japan should be the world’s biggest superpower and dominate the rest of the world. You should also be aware, 10 years ago all the world’s powers lost their functions as states due to the plunder and destruction of the gastrea. And 10 years later, the nation that recovers the fastest from that catastrophe gain the right to be called world leader. Japan should make that their goal. This is the correct ideology that takes into account the big picture! I’ll use all my power to eradicate those that oppose me, those that are useless, and those that don’t fit under my rule!”

Rentaro is speechless. This is pretty much a declaration of war to most of the world. It’s true that there are those that have the same ideals as this man but who dears to utter them? The only one with enough guts is this man.

If Rentaro had to point out all that’s screwed up with this man he wouldn’t know where to start.

In the first place the chances of defeating all the gastrea is not even a whole number. Despite that this man still wants to kill other humans?

If Sumire is here she’ll probably gleefully state, “humans are the kind of creatures that once tired of peace will seek war, and once tired of war will seek peace.”

“But you actually………….turned such an excessively big railgun into scrap metal. You trampled on my dreams. Not even a thousand deaths will make up for that.”

“Oh but I’m helping you do a test performance. You should thank me, besides the wreckage is still there, if you really want it feel free to recycle it.”

“Hmph, but I also have my tolerance. I can give you a chance for redemption.”

“Eh?”

“I heard you defeated IP ranking 134 combo. Rentaro, a weak region such as Tokyo will perish sooner or later. If you don’t want to be within the subjugated population 5 years latter then come to my side. Us two can take over other countries. Two people side by side paving the road to a new kingdom is worth seeing isn’t it?

“Are you kidding, fuck off back to your womb.”

“I won’t give up! I’ll collect worthy individuals and add them to my ranks! My will is the will of Japan. The will of Japan is my will!”

Seitenshi once again interrupted.

“President Sougen, can we enter into negotiations?”

Sougen lost his bluster and said, “Yeah we can start”.

Two hours later the first of informal talks is over.

The only thing that came out of the talks are that both sides understood, Seitenshi and Sougen are irreconcilable mortal enemies.

His negotiation skills on the other hand………………….Kikunojyo must have been pretty drunk when he claimed that Rentaro would be a good politician.

Although it should be noted that high as fuck of shrooms Rentaro is both a godlike smooth talker and a godlike negotiator………..for all the wrong reasons.

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Originally Posted by Shimuzu

Out of curiosity how long do your daily translation summaries usually take?

½-1 hour for short ones. 2-3 hours for average ones. 4+ hours for long ones. They’re pretty time consuming.

On that note it’s time for volume 2 chapter 1 part 6.

This part has a lot of ship tease. Ironically it's with the girl who has a snowball chance in hell of winning

But eh who knows.

Oh, and also I've just realized I've been spelling Varanium wrong for the past couple parts. I shortened it to "Varium" instead of "Varanium".

Anyways I digress, enjoy!

Spoiler for volume 2 chapter 1 part 6:

After the talks it’s already dark and Rentaro and Seitenshi returned to the Lincoln car to drive back. Enju who waited for them for a long time fell asleep on Rentaro’s lap.

While driving back Rentaro noticed how upset Seitenshi is.

“Don’t be so depressed.”

“I’m not depressed-”

At this point she paused and slowly shook his head.

“-Yeah, I actually am a little………………maybe because I believed with all my heart, that as long as I talked with sincerity and faith, no matter who the opposition is they’ll understand. So I feel a little discouraged.

“You aren’t wrong. Sougen is someone that even Kikunojyo founds tough to deal with. You actually did really well.”

Seitenshi put her hand on her chin and shot Rentaro a playful smile.

“Satomi-san, I didn’t think you would be the kind type. But today you really gave me a scare. Also it seems that your past is really complex Satomi-san, a fledging politician, a statue sculptor, and a soldier of the “new human creation plan”.

“Che, those are all just history. Don’t mention it again.”

“Can you crave me something, next time?”

“No way.”

Seitenshi let out a pleasant laugh, and the car soon held a relaxed atmosphere.

“But Satomi-san is really amazing. You faced Sougen-san and didn’t even back down an inch. I really like that about you Satomi-san.”

“Like?”

“Yes, because everyone I interacted with from the home tutor to Kikunojyo-san all are very formal. I’ve never had someone blunt like Satomi-san by my side before so it feels very fresh.”

“But why choose a civil security guard as an escort? Don’t you already have bodyguards? Those guys that look like military policeman.”

“You mean Dick-san? He……….he’s always very contrived. Whenever I’m with him I feel a bit scared.

While on the outside Rentaro had a mask of difference, in the inside he thought that Dick deserved it. He always took every opportunity to ogle Seitenshi but looks like his goddess didn’t reciprocate his affections.

Seitenshi poured them some juice before continuing their talk.

“Satomi-san, I heard news about relations between president Sougen and other countries.”

“Go on…..”

“I heard that American and many other countries are in contact with Sougen, they provide him funds, weapons and the like.”

“What benefits do other countries gain?”

“Varanium.”

Seitenshi raised her head before continuing.

“Varanium gives civil security guards weapons, ammunition and also through [monolith] separates humanity and gastrea. Well it’s easy for Japan which has a small area size but for other big countries like Russia and America it’s essential for taking back their lost territory. However even if we dig up all the Varanium underground we still won’t have the necessary amount to take back all our lost territory. Do you know what that means Satomi-san?”

Rentaro did understand. Like oil Varanium isn’t evenly disturbed. Japan is a hotspot for Varanium due to its surplus of volcano’s where Varanium originates from.

Thinking back he had saved a mine worker before. That kid was likely a prime illustration of how important Varanium is. Illegally forcing people to work had its drawbacks but if the benefit is greater every dirt scumbag will try to get in on the business.

Speaking of which during the talk Sougen had tried to set some very unfavorable conditions for Tokyo and Seitenshi had promptly rejected it. Was that guy looking for an excuse for war?

“Then what goal requires Sougen to borrow foreign powers?”

“It’s probably the unification of Tokyo, Sapporo, Sendai, and Hakata. In exchange for that he’ll provide foreign countries with Varanium.”

“Is he a puppet to the big countries?”

“No idea……”

“I don’t think that guy will obediently follow anyone.”

“I agree. The foreign countries want to tame Sougen and Sougen wants to take the first shot at foreign powers before they can react.”

Seitenshi corrected her posture and with a powerful voice continued speaking:

“A decade after the war, all the countries have been pushed inside the [monolith] and are still recovering strength. However in the future the world will enter an era of taking back territory. Sougen-san’s idea isn’t wrong, the country that recovers their power the fastest will become the world’s next leader-in other words this is a world ruled by Varanium. Satomi-san, from now on every country in the world will be desperate for Varanium and as a result many countries will establish cooperation will us or enter into hostile relationship with us. The so called next generation war will no longer feature ballistic missiles or air bombers but rather what will shake the world’s military balance and take center stage in wars will be high IP ranking civil security guards, who has the skills and power to do efficient sabotage and assassination missions. It won’t take long before the world’s strongest civil security guards target Japan. Satomi-san in the previous incident you beat Kagetone and Kohina and even killed one of the Zodiac. But unfortunately currently Tokyo cannot let capable people rest. I hope you can continue to work. For me. For Japan.”

“So selfish. You really only do things for your own self convenience.”

“I know it’s selfish-”

Seitenshi let out a painful expression and clutched her abdomen.

“-I don’t know when I’ll die in this chaos. I’m already at the age where I can bear children and the old advisors also are hurrying me to leave a descendent as soon as possible. But, this might be my arrogance, but in comparison to a child that’s only born for the sake of genes I want a child that’s born to receive love.”

Rentaro can’t help but stand up enraged.

“Fight and live on! Don’t just think about dying! Now that we know that Sougen’s dangerous, there are plenty of methods to deal with him.”

Seitenshi let out a sad expression.

“You said something Kikunojyo would’ve said.”

“Huh?”

“Satomi-san, your view is to narrow. From today on I want to take back Tokyo’s territory from the gastrea. In the future I hope to directly connect to Sendai and Osaka. When every territory is connected, on that day, the nation will remember how 10 years ago Japan was one country, and everyone are comrades that all look up to the same sky. Then they’ll feel ashamed at how rigidly they follow their own narrow view of only belonging to “Tokyo region” or “Osaka region”. I won’t believe in any aggressive behavior, and even if assassination and murder come at me I won’t yield. Revenge is of course even more unacceptable because such despicable behavior is just using blood to wash away blood. Satomi-san, do you know who’s sacrificed first in war? It’s the elderly and the babies. In the chaos of the post-war, me and mother-sama went to the outer distracts and what I saw there shocked me. In a poor sanitary environment, children suffered from diseases to the point where they can’t even move but when I desperately smiled at them they smiled back. But the next day they turned into a cold corpse that attracted flies.”

Seitenshi shook her head.

“I won’t allow that kind of terrible thing to happen again. I must show peace through action rather than words. Satomi-san I can’t stand more seeds of grief planted in this world.”

Rentaro felt a chill down his spine. Looking back despite being the opposite of Seitenshi in ideology Kikunojyo is completely loyal to her. He didn’t understand back then why that’s the case but now he understood. She’s terrifying in her own way.

“You’re the type of idealist that dies early.”

“I don’t want to be a person without ideals.”

“Then you should aim for more personal gains.”

“…….”

Rentaro gazed at Enju sleeping on his lap before turning his eyes back to her.

“You’re a fool but I don’t dislike that.”

Seitenshi’s cheeks reddened up a little.

“Thank…….Thank you.”

Just then Enju suddenly woke up and her head hit Rentaro’s chin similar to an uppercut.

It hurt like hell.

“Why……………why did you suddenly jump up?”

Enju glanced around, then crossed her arms and nodded.

“Just now, my “Rentaro radar” had a reaction.”

“Rentaro radar?”

“Yep, whenever there’s a bothersome pest that gets too close to Rentaro, the radar will have a reaction.”

Enju somehow learned a monster like ability.

Enju kept looking around and immediately noticed Seitenshi and gazed at her with pity.

“What……………..what is it?”

“You won’t catch Rentaro’s attention.”

“May…………….may I ask you what you’re saying?”

“Rentaro is a breast fanatic so someone with a breast smaller then Kisara in his eyes aren’t women at all. You don’t have a chance, give up.”

Seitenshi used eyes filled with limitless contempt to stare at Rentaro.

“Satomi-san………….that’s immoral.”

“This is a big misunderstanding!”

Rentaro made every effort to deny it while throwing Enju resentful glances.

“You…………you brat.”

However Enju’s attention is already turned ahead.

“Rentaro, I don’t know why but I have a foreboding feeling.”

The car stopped at the red light and a light drizzle started raining down. Rentaro turned his head to look at where Enju is staring.

There was a tall building far away. While Rentaro didn’t sense anything wrong Enju is an initiator whose senses far surpassed an ordinary human.

Rentaro also started getting nervous. He hoped the car can keep on going. As if answering his wish the light turned green and the car started up again. Rentaro calmed down but Enju is still alert. Turning once again to look at where Enju is staring at he saw a flash of light.

Shit. A sniper.

Rentaro pushed both Enju and Seitenshi down.

The bullet broke the window but failed to hit anyone. However due to the shock of the bullet the driver suddenly stopped and the car screeched to a halt.

The sudden force of the car stopping caused everyone to move around inside due to inertia. Rentaro and Enju both recovered quickly though.

“Rentaro.”

“Enju get out! Bring the driver with you.”

Rentaro took the frightened Seitenshi out and looked around. This is an urban road and they needed to get to a safe building to use as shelter.

Just then the sniper issued a second shot which hit the car’s gas tank. The explosion that followed knocked Seitenshi down.

“Sa……Satomi-san……..I can’t stand up.”

This is bad.

Rentaro stood in front of her when the third shot is issued but then realized that the bullet will pierce him and get to her.

“Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa”.

Followed Enju’s roar a fierce crash resounded and Enju was sent rolling.

Initially Rentaro didn’t understand what happened but then he realized that Enju deflected the bullet. She’s ridiculously strong.

The security guards came out of nowhere and pulled Seitenshi to a safer place.

Rentaro heard a buzzing sound and looked around but didn’t notice anything.

Just eyeballing it, there’s a 1 kilometer distance between them. In the darkness and the strong wind the sniper had somehow managed to shot 3 bullets with absolute accuracy. That level of skill is incredible.

“You………how did you....”

“Sorry master, I failed. In the escort there’s a professional Civil Security Guard. After retrieving “Donald Rumsfeld” (idk, how correct this is) I plan to retreat.

“Civil Security? There’s no info on that. Wasn’t there only a bunch of silly bodyguards?”

Ignoring her master cursing, Tina put her equipment away.

“Hey, did you see the civil security guards looks?”

“Yes, but the distance was too far so I didn’t see any specifics.”

If Tina didn’t see it wrong, the enemy initiator had kicked away her bullet when she launched it. Tina’s rifle is one of the strongest in the world. It only loses to cannons, and Balkan guns in terms of kinetic force. And the enemy initiator actually reacted and kicked it away? No, even before that the duo had managed to react to her bullets. The initiator had managed to sense something was off and the promoter managed to catch her shooting the first time and react accordingly.

The opposition had intimidating strength. They can be regarded as strong opponents.

Tina completely picked up and prepared to retreat, but turned back and gazed coldly downwards.

Remember all you kids that aspire for a harem if you ever want a sleepy loli in your harem takoyaki is the way to go.

Also the parts about Dick are mostly my (correct) thoughts on him. Only part of it actually reflects how Rentaro feels about Dick. It should be fairly obvious which are my thoughts and which are Rentaro's thoughts.

Spoiler for volume 2 chapter 2 part 1:

“Look I bought it for you.”

Rentaro bought takoyaki from the takoyaki shop and handed them over to Tina Sprout.

“Thank you.”

They were at a national park with an artificial waterfall. Rentaro sat next to Tina and looked at his wallet then sighed.

Even something like takoyaki can be considered a heavy spending for him. Rentaro briefly had a thought; if Kisara continued to give him an inhuman salary then he might really have to go to Miori for money.

Glancing at the girl besides him he noted that she had carefully selected a dress this time but she’s still sloppily dressed.

As he’s thinking that she starts dazing off but forces herself to stay awake by rubbing her eyes. She then takes her caffeine pills and spills it all over the takoyaki.

“Hey wait a sec, what are you doing?”

“What is it, Rentaro-san?”

Tina slowly raised her head and looked at Rentaro. Looking at her gaze Rentaro felt his anger dissipate and waved his hand while saying, “nothing”.

Tina clumsily picked up the caffeine takoyaki and tried to put it in her mouth. Rentaro uneasily looked at her. As if the gods lived to make Rentaro’s every unease come true Tina’s hand slipped.

“Ah.”

The takoyaki emitted a “puchi” sound and fell to the ground.

Rentaro almost cried. A box of 6 takoyaki cost 400 yen!

Tina embarrassingly titled her head downward while gazing at Rentaro.

Rentaro used all his effort to calm his anger.

Tina started fighting with the takoyaki again. Rentaro’s mood soured even more in response to that and in order to distract himself he gazed up at the sky and thought back.

It’s been a week since the sniper incident.

After that a meeting started in response to the assassination of Seitenshi.

At first Rentaro had high expectations for the meeting and expected it to be a professional gathering on how to prevent this incident from happening again.

His hopes were mercilessly dashed.

The meeting turned into a “blaming game” on who is responsible for the sniper knowing Seitenshi’s route and people tried to downplay their own faults revolving around the incident.

Dick tried to blame him of course. Expect Dick being the idiot he is completely forgot the fact that he didn’t give Rentaro any instructions on the routes beforehand out of spite. Ironically this is Rentaro’s biggest alibi.

Unfortunately the wonderful thing called “logic” didn’t stop Dick-chan. Like a 3rd rate troll he continued trying to frame Rentaro. His entire argument can be summed up as “I’m not wrong”.

Seitenshi finally rebuked him for being a dumbass.

Dick couldn’t say anything to his boss and stopped but not before hatefully glaring at Rentaro. Rentaro felt a chill down his spine and understood that Dick wasn’t going to give up easily.

Finally some more competent staff completely cleared things up.

Rentaro ignored the second “ah” and “puchi” sound by his side and continued his deep thinking.

What is the motive of the assassin?

In history assassination is carried out for various reasons. Political, religion, justice, “I simply don’t like him/her”, these are all reason to carry out assassinations.

Seitenshi shouldn’t apply for most of the above reasons however. She’s well-loved within Tokyo so it shouldn’t be a Tokyo resident.

Not only that but Rentaro had checked the office of management and records for hopes of narrowing it down the number of suspects. Among the letters Seitenshi received from Tokyo residents there was a surprisingly large amount of “I’ll kill you” or something like that inside. There are also perverted letters like “You are my waifu, I’ll put my XX into Seitenshi-sama’s XX.” However they all lacked the “intent of murder” that Rentaro is looking for.

Upon further thinking Rentaro further concluded that people in Tokyo can be excluded.

The sniper had been a professional. If it was one of these normal people in Tokyo he/she likely would’ve attempted to kill her during a public speech.

Tokyo lacked skilled professionals capable of that type of feat.

The enemy is obviously dangerous.

And unfortunately Seitenshi had no intention of backing down from the talks. The second meeting is coming up soon.

Rentaro is really uneasy due to the assassin.

“Ah.”

“How many did you actually drop!”

Rentaro looked down on the ground only to see 3 large takoyaki and he didn’t even eat any yet.

Tina gazed at the ground and then raised her head with a serious expression.

“Rentaro-san, it seems that the takoyaki is capable of escaping my mouth, the chance of the octopus inside surviving is-”

“-Impossible. Give me that”.

Rentaro took the takoyaki from her hands and shoved it into her mouth. At first Tina let out a surprised expression but her face slowly relaxed and she started chewing. After she finished she revealed an extremely happy expression.

“Rentaro-san, please continue.”

She closed her eyes and leaned forward giving the impression that she’s preparing for a kiss. This innocent act simulated Rentaro but upon further reflection Rentaro reasoned that this act is more similar to feeding nestlings.

Feeding Tina caused her to exclude an aura of happiness which Rentaro found interesting. So he started feeding her more. When he finished he discovered that he also feed her his share.

“Obediently sit down”.

Seeing Rentaro take out his handkerchief Tina raised her head and let Rentaro clean her face.

Rentaro heard a laughter behind him and turned around to see a family laughing. He briefly wonders if they are laughing at them and how they see them.

He didn’t know why but his heart felt incredibly warm.

“Ok it’s clean”.

Tina opened her eyes and steadily said.

“I like Rentaro-san”.

“Huh? What?”

Rentaro stepped back in surprise. In response to that Tina playfully tipped her chin.

“This is the first time in my life where I’ve been treated so gently.”

Tina remembered unpleasant memories and hugged herself.

“Ever since my parents died I didn’t have a lot of good days.”

“Not a lot of good days?”

“Yes, since then my life’s been filled with pain but I feel like my bodies filled with joy.”

“…….Tina, before you said you didn’t have a guardian, what did you mean by that? And also why are you here? What do you usually do. Tell me. I want to know more about you.”

Tina’s attention wavered.

“That……..”

Today is the fourth day meeting with Tina. Before besides their first meeting he had taken her to a playground and also the outer distracts. While her happiness had also caused Rentaro to be happy she still had a mysterious side. In particular she told him to not tell anyone that she’s meeting with him.

From the bits and tidbits he got from her he had the impression that her life is not happy. So this makes him more curious.

“Oui, Tina.”

As Rentaro tried to further question her Tina’s phone ring.

Tina looked at the caller then immediately started to leave.

“Rentaro-san I have to go.”

“Wait!”

Rentaro felt a terrible premonition but Tina made no motion to stop.

“Goodbye Rentaro-san.”

Rentaro looked at her walking away.

Now he felt his phone vibrating. Miori sent him a text message which urged him to meet her at school. With his attention briefly gone from Tina once he paid attention again she is gone.

Tina continued walking in the national park while accepting the call.

“To slow.”

“I’m sorry master, but in the situation just now there’s no way I could’ve picked up the phone.”

“Wake up your conscious until you can talk seriously!”

Cold orders replied to her. She took all her caffeine pills and she managed to get herself awake to about 40%.

“What now?”

“The next Seitenshi guard’s plan has been sent.”

“That’s quick.”

Tina felt a bit disappointed. She had hoped that Seitenshi’s staff learned their lesson and prepared accordingly so the plan won’t be leaked as fast. But it seems that there are some really incompetent people in Seitenshi’s staff.

The other side of the phone snickered.

“We have to thank the staff that leaked this info to us.”

“What kind of person is giving us assistance?”

“Nothing much, just someone who witnessed their own child get eaten by gastrea. That kind of thing is common.”

Tina let out a complex expression. Because Seitenshi supported giving the “cursed children” rights she had many enemies even within her own staff.

It was the height of irony really. Someone that supported giving “cursed children” rights will get killed by one of the “cursed children” because she maintained that stance.

“Our client hopes that during his stay in Tokyo, she will die.”

“Master, those civil security guards will still try to stop us.”

“Their identities have been ascertained.”

“Really?”

“I heard that it’s the Tendo Civil Security Company. It’s still a while until the next talk. This time you can’t let them interfere.”

lol are you going to do a summary of the short story too XP?
Someone needs to pick up the translation at baka-tsuki, even though they're just detailed summaries, I still feel like I'm reading a light novel when I read your summaries. ^_^